Principal Software Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic analytics team within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Our team is focused on building robust microservices and managing distributed systems to handle large-scale data flows across multiple realms. You will play a key role in developing scalable, high-performance services that process and transfer data egresses from several realms into a unified platform for advanced data analytics and visualizations.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will collaborate with a talented team of engineers and work on the core architecture that powers our analytics solutions. You will have the opportunity to lead critical initiatives, contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies, and influence the strategic direction of our services.

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related technical fields with 5+ years of applied experience
• Good programming/software skills in Python/Java/GO/Rust, strong software development experience through hands on coding, and unit tests
• Experience with Cloud technologies, Docker containers, network systems, operating systems, storage services and identity
• Good understanding of SQL, experience with relational database design, and experience with data warehouses
• Thorough understanding of CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis

Optional (nice-to have): 

• Experience in formulating analytical problems into actionable research and applying advanced machine learning techniques for problem solving
• Prior industrial experience in data science/machine learning, experience in creating/deploying models in Spark environments

Career Level - IC4

As a member of the software engineering division, you will take an active role in the definition and evolution of standard practices and procedures. You will be responsible for defining and developing software for tasks associated with the developing, designing and debugging of software applications or operating systems.

• Architect and Design: Lead the design and architecture of microservices that support distributed systems, handling data egress and integration between multiple realms.
• Build Distributed Systems: Develop and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure distributed systems to support real-time data processing for analytics platforms.
• Data Pipeline Optimization: Create efficient and resilient data egress pipelines, ensuring seamless data flow and aggregation across OCI realms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams, to ensure alignment with business goals and infrastructure needs.
• Problem Solving: Identify bottlenecks, optimize performance, and troubleshoot issues within distributed systems and data flows.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, promoting best practices in software engineering, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure.
• Innovation and Improvement: Stay updated on industry trends and innovations in cloud architecture, distributed systems, and data engineering to continuously improve our services.
• US Citizenship Required

Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 7 years of software engineering or related experience.

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